Senate President Steve Sweeney

January 10, 2022

Marriage Equality Now Enshrined In State Law

TRENTON – Legislation that would help preserve the rights of same-sex couples and LGBTQ families in New Jersey by putting into state statute protections for marriage […]
June 4, 2021

Senate Approves Sarlo-Gopal Constitutional Amendment to Allow Sports Betting on College Competitions

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Vin Gopal that would generate taxpayer savings and promote government efficiency through greater use of […]
May 17, 2021

Sweeney, Ruiz, Gopal Explore Benefits, Challenges of School Regionalization

Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senate Education Chair M. Teresa Ruiz, and Senator Vin Gopal discussed the benefits and challenges of creating K-12 regional and […]
February 24, 2021

NJ Senate Democrats Policy Progress

COVID-19 has caused major hardships, not only for our citizens but also for New Jersey’s business community. The State Senate recently unveiled an exciting new plan […]
February 13, 2021

Sweeney-Gopal Shared Services Legislation Clears Senate Budget Committee

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Vin Gopal that would generate taxpayer savings and promote government efficiency through greater use of […]
January 22, 2021

Gopal, Sweeney Bill to Allow County-Based Plans for COVID-19 Re-Openings Passes Committee

In response to statewide guidelines requiring businesses to close or reduce operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate Commerce Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal […]
August 27, 2020

Senate acts on bill to reimburse restaurants for false openings

Trenton – Legislation to reimburse restaurants, bars and caterers that spent money on supplies in preparation for the return of indoor dining only to have that […]
December 19, 2017

Still no casinos for racetrack

By Neil Shulman Oceanport — Another bill which would have allowed slot machines at racetracks in New Jersey has been killed without a vote.